Podlington Village Romance
Series · 10 books · 2021-2022
Books in series
#1
Picture Perfect
2021
After all the pornstars and glamour models will he even still remember me?
The last thing Cameron Porter expects when he checks in to Podlington House is to come face to face with reminders of the three-week fling he had eight years ago with a young photographer named Eli. But there the enticing image is, hanging over his bed, and that is just one of many coincidences to bring back memories of the man he foolishly refused to stay in touch with.
Eli Comerford stumbles on Podlington House by accident while on a break from his successful career in America. The sudden images of Cameron, his first real lover and the man he never managed to completely forget are disconcerting though.
When they discover they’re staying in the same place, the attraction is as strong as ever, but so are the obstacles between them and a relationship. Eli is still located in the US and Cameron in England. Are they embarking on a second holiday fling or can Podlington work its magic and grant them a picture perfect future…together?
Welcome to Podlington! The fictional English village where magic happens and dreams come true. This LGBTQ+ Second Chance story is part of the Podlington Village Romance series and can be read as a standalone novel. Picture Perfect features a happy-go-lucky photographer, a stuffy academic, a myriad of coincidences, and a guaranteed happy ending.
The Podlington Village Romances series is written in British English and includes at least one non-binary character. Therefore they/them is sometimes correctly used as a singular pronoun.
#2
Rewriting History
2021
A one-night stand showing up at your weekend away? It must be karma.
Professor Oliver Ballard is already reeling from the blow of missing out on a promotion. But when he checks into a country hotel to find that the guy he ghosted after a night of passion is not only staying down the hall but also stole his dream job, he can't decide if fate loves him or hates him. Especially when his commitment to the single life starts to waver.
Craig Hofstader isn't sure if it's good luck, bad judgment, or jet lag that lands him at the feet, and in the bed, of his profes- sional crush. He's already doubting whether a relationship is worth the trouble – especially while juggling taking care of his son, navigating his professional obligations, and interpreting Oliver's mixed signals.
With serendipity's guiding hand – and a little help from the residents of Podlington – Oliver and Craig get a second chance to make a first impression in the ancient Somerset village where the magic of romance is all too real.
Welcome to Podlington! The fictional English village where magic happens and dreams come true.This LGBTQ+ Second Chance story is part of the Podlington Village Romance series and can be read as a standalone novel. Rewriting History features a chip-loving pub dog, a medieval manuscript, an overbearing secretary, and a guaranteed happy ending.
The Podlington Village Romance series is written in British English and includes at least one non-binary character. There- fore they/them is sometimes correctly used as a singular pronoun.
Novel – 60k words
#3
Dazzling Doctor
2021
Who is the man in my bed? Did we do the do? And how much did I drink last night because my head feels like it might be the birthplace of volcanoes?
Recently dumped by his girlfriend and with his self-confidence battered, Tom Crispin is taking a short break at a rural guest house where he hopes to find relaxation, and some of that lost self-esteem. Instead, he wakes up with a stranger in his bed and no recollection of what happened.
When Dr. Philip Crackle returns to the area of his childhood to take up a position as a locum GP a serendipitous reunion with a former school pal forces him to take stock. Truth is, Philip has no permanent home or job and he drinks like there’s no tomorrow.
Tom is difficult to ignore, he’s gorgeous, he’s at the top of his profession in the world of construction, and he oozes confidence. Philip can barely keep his eyes off him. But the doctor doesn’t believe he’s good enough for a man who seems to have thoroughly mastered adulting.
Welcome to Podlington! The fictional English village where magic happens and dreams come true. This LGBTQ+ Second Chance story is part of the Podlington Village Romance series and can be read as a standalone novel. Dazzling Doctor features purple animal print luggage, a completely new cocktail, and two bisexual men experiencing their first time in the arms of another man. And, of course, a guaranteed happy ending.
The Podlington Village Romance series is written in British English and includes at least one non-binary character. Therefore, they/them is sometimes correctly used as a singular pronoun.
Dazzling Doctor is 57,000 words.
#4
Booking Love
2021
Excuse me while I curl up and die of embarrassment.
Spencer Heans should be having the time of his life. His latest series hit the bestseller list and he’s headlining the biggest Paranormal Romance Convention held in the UK alongside the amazing Marcus Black. If only his younger, embarrassing, self wasn’t coming back to haunt him.
Trapped in a character of his own creation, Marcus Black is fed up of faking it with a smile. His life is spiralling out of control and the very last thing he wants to deal with on top of a convention full of rabid fans is a fellow author with a crush.
Events conspire, landing the two men at Podlington Guesthouse and offering the opportunity to get to know one another as real people. The beautiful village is the perfect setting for Spencer’s next romance. The only question is whether he gets to be the star...
Welcome to Podlington! The fictional English village where magic happens and dreams come true. This LGBTQ+ Second Chance story is part of the Podlington Village Romance series and can be read as a standalone novella. Booking Love features adorable nerds, terrible flirting, far too much coffee, and a guaranteed happy ending.
The Podlington Village Romance series is written in British English and includes at least one non-binary character. Therefore, they/them is sometimes correctly used as a singular pronoun.
Booking Love is 24,000 words.
#5
Exploring Love
2021
Of course, he’s handsome, funny, and talented. What a prick.
Ash Timperley is suffocating in Podlington. Or possibly having an early midlife crisis aged only twenty-four. He wants
to go places, do things, be someone. There just has to be more to life than the village he’s never left.
Podlington is a fresh start for Tristan Marshall. Moving to be closer to his brother, he’s ready to settle down. He’s done with flitting from one thing to the next and meaningless one-night stands, he wants the real deal.
As urban explorers who share a passion for old buildings but argue about everything else, the two of them would never
work. But the universe seems to disagree because suddenly Tristan is everywhere. At the mill Ash loves. At his workplace.
In his village. And then their differences don’t seem so great, but Ash doesn’t want to stay, and Tristan doesn’t want to
leave... Podlington mill has stood for centuries but will it survive the chaos created when Tristan and Ash collide?
Enjoy the charm of Podlington! The sleepy English vi!age where magic happens and dreams come true. This LGBTQ+ Opposites Attract Novel can be read as a standalone novel!a. Exploring Love features angry flirting, a workplace romance, urban exploration, a crumbling historic mill, and, of course, a guaranteed happy ending.
The Podlington Village Romances series is written in British.
#6
Building Something
2021
Leo is done with men. Nick isn’t even looking.
Fate thinks they’d be great together.
When a handsome new visitor arrives in the village, district nurse Leo Siregar doesn't care how good looking the guy is. He figures his luck began and ended when he'd found a safe haven in Podlington. Falling in love would be too much to ask for and he's too pretty to get his heart broken again. Or so he tells himself until he sets eyes on the man.
It was love at first sight when architect Nick Evans saw the derelict paper mill and the plans to restore it. His job is the only thing he needs in his life, especially as buildings don't care if he's quiet and awkward. But everything changes when he meets the outgoing local nurse and now fighting to stay in the village could mean rebuilding more than just an old ruin.
But destiny can only build the foundations. It's going to take work for Leo to heal Nick's heart and for the architect to rebuild the nurse’s trust. And when their future hinges on a missed phone call, they'll have to decide how hard to fight to be each other’s happy ending.
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Enjoy the charm of Podlington! The sleepy English village where magic happens and dreams come true. This LGBTQ+ Opposites Attract Novel can be read as a standalone or as part of the series. Building Something features a car called Bessie, a cat named Gravy, a secret project, and, of course, a happy ever after.
Novel – 49k words
The Podlington Village Romances series is written in British English and includes at least one non-binary character. Therefore they/them is sometimes correctly used as a singular pronoun.
#6.5
Delivering Christmas
2022
#7
Drawing Forever
2021
I’m hiding from the past, he’s looking for a future. Could it be with me?
Two years ago, Rob Master fled his old life and started from scratch in Podlington, determined not to repeat past mistakes. People can’t hurt him with facts they don’t know, so he keeps his attraction to men and his love of drawing a closely guarded secret. People see him as the stand-offish barman in The Miracle of Magic, and that suits him just fine.
After years as a successful model in the glamour industry in America, Darren Grant is more than ready for a change. The problem is that he has no qualifications. An extended holiday to Podlington in England might just bring him the clarity to figure out a way forward.
Rob is shy and withdrawn, Darren outgoing and edgy. Despite the differences, the attraction between them is undeniable. But even after Darren volunteers to help with the organisation of the Podlington Art Fest, there’s an end date to his stay in England. Are Rob’s first chance at love and Darren’s hopes for a new future doomed, or will Podlington provide the miracle they need to draw a future...together?
Welcome to Podlington! The fictional English village where magic happens and dreams come true. This LGBTQ+ opposites attract story is part of the Podlington Village Romance series and can be read as a standalone novel. Drawing Forever features a shy barman, an outgoing glamour model, numerous pillows and cushions, a dash of serendipity, and a guaranteed happy ending.
53k words
#8
Sparkling Prophecy
2021
We’re worlds apart. Is there anything binding us together beyond pure lust?
Bo Ayers is Romani through and through. Travelling is in his blood, and his job requires time away from home, but he misses his family and friends in Podlington when he’s on the road.
Big-city businessman, Saman Shah isn’t sure how he ended up in the quaint Somerset village, but he is happy to hang around for a day or two. Unexpectedly, opportunity knocks, and it’s not just about investments and profits.
As Sam gets to know Bo and his family and friends, all his prejudices are challenged, and it isn’t long before both men are offered opportunities to change their lives...together. The only question is, will they take it?
This LGBTQ+ Opposites Attract novella can be read as a standalone or as part of the Podlington series.
It is a low-angst, feel-good story features real Romani caravans, lucky heather, and more tins of plum tomatoes than you can fit in your kitchen, plus, of course, a happy ending.
The Podlington Village Romance series is written in British English and includes at least one non-binary character. Therefore, they/them is sometimes correctly used as a singular pronoun.
Sparkling Prophecy is 50,000 words long.
#10
Christmas Perfect
A Podlington Village MM Christmas Story
2021
All I want this Christmas is alone time with you
Eli and Cameron have plans to spend Christmas Day with Eli’s family, but their enthusiasm is seriously lacking. They moved into their house in Podlington only two months earlier and, given the choice, they’d rather celebrate the holiday in private and create memories on their own.
Too polite to cancel the get-together, Eli and Cameron don’t mention their reluctance to each other. Their selflessness doesn’t stop either of them from secretly wishing for a reason to stay in their new home for the day, though.
Will Podlington’s magic grant them another wish, or are they about to celebrate the Christmas they don’t really want?
Welcome to Podlington! The fictional English village where magic happens and dreams come true. This LGBTQ+ Christmas story is part of the Podlington Village Romance series and can be read as a standalone novel. Christmas Perfect features Eli and Cameron from Picture Perfect, a lot of snow, and dreams coming true.
14k words
Authors
H.J. Perry
Author · 20 books
Approaching my mid-50s, and I'm not sure if which will get there first: my age or my stomach circumference. I live in England. I'm an avid wide-ranging reader. Mostly reads: * YA * SF * M/M romance. * Books with LGBT themes and characters. Latest book ~ is a Poddlington Village Romance ~ published 2021.
Helena Stone
Author · 24 books
Helena Stone can’t remember a life before words and reading. After growing up in a household where no holiday or festivity was complete without at least one new book, it’s hardly surprising she now owns more books than shelf space while her Kindle is about to explode. The urge to write did come as a surprise. The realisation that people might enjoy her words was a delightful shock. Now that the writing bug has well and truly taken hold, Helena can no longer imagine not sharing the characters and stories in her head and heart with the rest of the world. Having left the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam for the peace and quiet of the Irish countryside she divides her time between reading, writing, long walks, and her part-time job in a library. A grown-up daughter and her ever-loving and patient husband make sure she occasionally takes a break too. You can find Helena here: Website: http://helenastone.blogspot.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helena.stone... Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelenaStone63
Alex Jane
Author · 21 books
After spending years creating stories in her head, Alex started writing them down and then found she couldn’t stop. Despite the late start, she now writes m/m romance about found families, sometimes with a historical feel—and the occasional werewolf. Free from aspirations of literary greatness, Alex simply hopes to spin a good yarn of love and life, wrapped up with a happy ending. And if her characters have to go through Hell to get there, she’s a-okay with that. Alex writes and walks on the South Coast of England—even when her heart and spellcheck are in New York. You can now find her dark m/m romance under Alexis Jane if you like love…but darker. Blog and Newsletter available on my website - www.alexjane.info
